Hutton wanted by Boro

Former West Brom and new Middlesbrough manager Tony Pulis is looking into a potential move for Aston Villa defender Alan Hutton, reports the Daily Mirror.

Right-back Hutton, 33, is out of contract at Villa Park in the summer and it remains to be seen whether the Scottish international will be offered a new deal.

Hutton has made over 150 appearances in six-and-a-half seasons for the claret and blues, despite spending three spells out on loan at Nottingham Forest, Real Mallorca and Bolton Wanderers in that time.

It’s believed SPL side Aberdeen are also interested in the experienced defender.

Pulis, who was appointed as successor to Garry Monk at the Riverside on Boxing Day, suffered defeat to Villa in his first game in charge but has won the two following matches.

Steve Bruce also has James Bree, Ritchie De Laet and Ahmed Elmohamady who he can call upon at right-back.